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ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS 2/24/2019 CHAPTER 5 ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS

Classes and Nomenclature of Halogen Compounds Alkyl halides, R-X. Depending on the type of carbon to which the halogen is attached, Alkyl halides are subdivided into; primary (1°), secondary (2°), or tertiary (3°).

Classes and Nomenclature of Halogen Compounds Vinylic halides; A halogen attached directly to a doubly bonded carbon. Allylic halides; The halogen attached to a carbon next to a doubly bonded carbon. Aryl halides, Ar-X; The halogen is directly attached to an aromatic ring.

Classes and Nomenclature of Halogen Compounds Benzylic halides, Ar-C-X; The halogen one carbon away from an aromatic ring.

Physical Properties of Halogen Compounds Solubility All organic halides are insoluble in water and soluble in common organic solvents (benzene, ether). Boiling points Within a series of halides, the boiling points increase with increasing molecular weights. Therefore, the boiling points increase in the order F < Cl <Br < I. Within a homologous series, the boiling points also increase regularly with molecular weights. Within a series of isomers, the straight-chain compound has the highest boiling point, and the most branched isomer the lowest boiling point.

Preparation of Halogen Compounds 1) Direct halogenation of hydrocarbons. a) Halogenation of alkanes: Alkyl halides b) Halogenation of alkenes: Allyl halides c) Halogenation of alkyl benzenes: Benzyl halides d) Halogenation of aromatic ring: Aryl halides

Preparation of Halogen Compounds 2) Addition of HX to unsaturated hydrocarbons a) Addition of HX to alkenes: Alkyl halides b) Addition of HX to alkynes: Vinyl halides 3) Conversion of alcohols: Alkyl halides

Reactions of alkyl Compounds A) Nucleophiic substitution, or SN, reactions. Alkyl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions, in which a nucleophile displaces the halide leaving group from the alkyl halide substrate. B) Elimination, or E, reactions. Those that involve the loss of HX from the halide. C) Formation of organometallic compounds. Those that involve reaction with certain metals.

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reaction of Ethyl bromide (bromoethane) with hydroxide ion to give ethyl alcohol and bromide ion: Hydroxide ion is the nucleophile. It reacts with the substrate (ethyl bromide) and displaces bromide ion. The bromide ion is called the leaving group. In general

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions

a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Reactions of alkyl Compounds a) Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Nucleophilic Substitution (SN) Mechanisms There are two main nucleophilic substitution mechanisms; SN2 and SN1. The SN part of each symbol stands for “substitution, nucleophilic”. The meaning of the numbers 2 (bimolecular) and 1 (unimolecular).

The SN2 Mechanism Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions The SN2 mechanism is a one-step process; the bond to the leaving group begins to break as the bond to the nucleophile begins to form. The nucleophile attacks from the backside of the C - L bond (inversion of configuration). At the transition state; the nucleophile and the leaving group are both partly bonded to the carbon at which substitution occurs. The number 2 (bimolecular); The rate of the reaction depends on both the nucleophile and the substrate concentrations.

The SN2 Mechanism Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Class of Alkyl Halide The reaction is fastest when the alkyl group of the substrate is methyl or primary alkyl halides. The reaction is slowest when it is tertiary alkyl halides. Secondary alkyl halides react at an intermediate rate. The rear side of the carbon, where displacement occurs, is more crowded if more alkyl groups are attached to it, thus slowing down the reaction rate.

The SN2 Mechanism Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions Summary, The SN2 mechanism is a one-step process favored for methyl and primary halides. It occurs more slowly with secondary halides and usually not at all with tertiary halides. An SN2 reaction occurs with inversion of configuration, and its rate depends on the concentration of both the nucleophile and the substrate (the alkyl halide).

The SN1 Mechanism Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions The SN1 mechanism is a two-step process; In the first step, which is slow, the bond between the carbon and the leaving group breaks as the substrate dissociates (ionizes). The electrons of the C - L bond go with the leaving group, and a carbocation is formed. In the second step, which is fast, the carbocation combines with the nucleophile to give the product.

The SN1 Mechanism Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions The number 1 (unimolecular); Rate determining, step involves only one of the two reactants: the substrate. It does not involve the nucleophile at all. That is, the first step is unimolecular. Primary halides normally do not react by this mechanism. The SN1 process occurs with racemization, and its rate is independent of the nucleophile’s concentration.

The SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms Compared Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions The SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms Compared Class of Alkyl halide; Primary halides almost always react by the SN2 mechanism Tertiary halides react by the SN1 mechanism. Only with secondary halides are we likely to encounter both possibilities. Solvent polarity. Polar protic solvents (Water and alcohols) (proton-donating). The rate of SN1 processes is enhanced by polar solvents. The first step of the SN1 mechanism involves the formation of ions and polar solvents can solvate ions. SN2 reactions, are usually retarded by polar protic solvents. solvation of nucleophiles ties up their unshared electron pairs. Polar but aprotic solvents (acetone, dimethyl sulfoxide, (CH3)2S=O, DMF) These solvents accelerate SN2 reactions because, by solvating the cation (say, K+ in K+- CN), they leave the anion more “naked” or unsolvated, thus improving its nucleophilicity.

The SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms Compared Nucleophiic substitution (SN) reactions The SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms Compared The SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms Compared

Elimination (E) reactions E2 mehcanism There are two main mechanisms for elimination reactions, designated E2 and E1. The E2 mechanism is a process in which HX is eliminated and a C=C bond is formed in the same step. Like the SN2 mechanism, the E2 mechanism is a one-step process. The nucleophile, acting as a base, removes the proton (hydrogen) on a carbon atom adjacent to the one that bears the leaving group.

Elimination (E) reactions E1 mehcanism Like the SN2 mechanism, the E1 mechanism is a two-step process. The first step as the SN1 mechanism, the slow and rate-determining ionization of the substrate to give a carbocation The second step; Two reactions are then possible for the carbocation. It may combine with a nucleophile (the SN1 process). or it may lose a proton from a carbon atom adjacent to the positive carbon, to give an alkene (the E1 process).

Elimination versus Substitution Reactions of alkyl Compounds Elimination versus Substitution How substitution and elimination reactions compete with one another. Let us consider the options for each class of alkyl halide. Tertiary Halides Substitution can only occur by the SN1 mechanism. Elimination can occur by either the E1 or the E2 mechanism. With weak nucleophiles and polar solvents, the SN1 and E1 mechanisms compete with each other.

Elimination versus Substitution Reactions of alkyl Compounds Elimination versus Substitution Tertiary Halides If we use a strong nucleophile (which can act as a base) instead of a weak one, and if we use a less polar solvent, we favor elimination by the E2 mechanism. Because the tertiary carbon is too hindered sterically for SN2 attack, substitution does not compete with elimination.

Elimination versus Substitution Reactions of alkyl Compounds Elimination versus Substitution Primary Halides Only the SN2 and E2 mechanisms are possible, because ionization to a primary carbocation, the first step required for the SN1 or E1 mechanisms, does not occur. With most nucleophiles, primary halides give mainly substitution products (SN2). Only with very bulky, strongly basic nucleophiles, the E2 process is favored.

Elimination versus Substitution Reactions of alkyl Compounds Elimination versus Substitution Secondary Halides All four mechanisms, SN2 and E2 as well as SN1 and E1, are possible. The product composition is sensitive to the nucleophile (its strength as a nucleophile and as a base) and to the reaction conditions (solvent, temperature). SN2 is favored with stronger nucleophiles that are not strong bases. SN1 is favored with weaker nucleophiles in polar solvents. E2 is favored by strong bases.

C) Formation of organometallic compounds Reactions of alkyl Compounds C) Formation of organometallic compounds Most organic chlorides, bromides, and iodides react with certain metals to give organometallic compounds, molecules with carbon-metal bonds. Grignard reagents are obtained by the reaction of alkyl or aryl halides with metallic magnesium in dry ether as the solvent. General reaction Specific example

C) Formation of organometallic compounds Reactions of alkyl Compounds C) Formation of organometallic compounds Grignard reagents react readily with any source of protons to give hydrocarbons.

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